Is Bella Vista or Box Hill more expensive?

Bella Vista has the higher median house price ($2.44M) compared with $1.21M in Box Hill.

Which is better for renters — Bella Vista or Box Hill?

Median weekly rent is $790/wk in Bella Vista and $800/wk in Box Hill, making Bella Vista the more affordable rental market.

Is Bella Vista or Box Hill at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Bella Vista vs Box Hill?

Bella Vista has 10 schools in the postcode, and Box Hill has 14. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Bella Vista vs Box Hill: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Bella Vista commands a $1.23M premium on median property price over Box Hill; Box Hill has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Hills Shire

Bella Vista

2153

Hills Shire

Box Hill

2765

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Bella Vista (2153) and Box Hill (2765) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Bella Vista	Box Hill
SAFETYSafety Bella Vista leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	8.4%▲	72.7%
FAMILYFamily Box Hill leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	10	14▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C(0)
Median house price	$2.44M	$1.21M
Median unit price	$1.09M	$1.06M
Median weekly rent	$790/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	+1.6%	+2.1%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Bella Vista leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-▲(0)	D(-1)
Walkability percentile	13▲	4

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Bella Vista if...

Bella Vista leads on Safety, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Finance.

Choose Box Hill if...

Box Hill leads on Family
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Bella Vista or Box Hill more expensive?: Bella Vista has the higher median house price ($2.44M) compared with $1.21M in Box Hill.
Which is better for renters — Bella Vista or Box Hill?: Median weekly rent is $790/wk in Bella Vista and $800/wk in Box Hill, making Bella Vista the more affordable rental market.
Is Bella Vista or Box Hill at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Bella Vista vs Box Hill?: Bella Vista has 10 schools in the postcode, and Box Hill has 14. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Bella Vista 2153 →Box Hill 2765 →